Thousands in Connecticut still without power after storms

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Published 10:32 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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A Coast Electric Power Association lineman grounds a line on a replacement pole in McNeill, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Christmas day storms downed both telephone and electric power lines and poles throughout the state in addition to extensive private property damage. More than 25 people were injured and at least 70 homes were damaged in Mississippi by the severe storms that pushed across the South on Christmas Day, authorities said Wednesday. Damages have been reported in 10 counties and officials continue to assess the situation. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) less

A Coast Electric Power Association lineman grounds a line on a replacement pole in McNeill, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Christmas day storms downed both telephone and electric power lines and poles ... more

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HARTFORD >> A storm that brought lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds to Connecticut had more than 3,000 people still without power late Wednesday morning.

Connecticut Light and Power was reporting that some 3,383 people were without power around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with more than 1,800 of them in New Milford. United Illuminating was reporting 2 people without power in its much smaller service area.

The Pomperaug Region 15 School District, which includes Southbury and Middlebury, has canceled classes on Wednesday because of power outages and potentially unsafe road conditions.